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Recommendation 12
12
Accepted
Paragraph: 21
The FCDO should work with the Pakistani Government and use diplomatic means to ensure that...
Recommendation
The FCDO should work with the Pakistani Government and use diplomatic means to ensure that INGOs and NGOs, especially the UK’s aid partners, are able to undertake development work in the country without barriers. The FCDO should write to the Committee within nine months to update us on their progress on this area.
Government Response Summary
The UK will continue to engage with the Government of Pakistan to encourage space for NGOs and INGOs to undertake development work and the FCDO will write to the Committee within nine months to update on progress.
Paragraph Reference:
21
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Response: The UK maintains an ongoing dialogue with the Government of Pakistan to encourage the space for NGOs and INGOs to undertake their important development work across the country. The UK will continue to engage with the Government of Pakistan and the FCDO will write to the Committee within nine months to update on progress as requested.